Calendar Picks

AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens

Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building

Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm

Strike Fashion Show

Geography Geology Building

AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens

Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park

Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park
Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm

Strike Fashion Show

Geography Geology Building
Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park

Event Series Tiny Tales at the Zoo

Tiny Tales at the Zoo

Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec

Event Series Tween Steam Club

Tween Steam Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and build your own creations with a variety of STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Artists Show & Tell

Just Pho 1063 Baxter St, Athens, United States

Local artists Margaret Agner, Nancy Carter and more share their passion and inspiration for their original works. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/justphoandmore

Event Series Beginner Guitar Club

Beginner Guitar Club

Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Letters to Seniors

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop-in to write meaningful letters that will be distributed to seniors living in Georgia. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Garden of Dreams

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

"Garden of Dreams" Reception. 7 p.m. www.athica.org

THE WHILE Beat combo navigating the mood swings of life with dynamic indie rock.

THERA Solo guitar and electronics.

SCRATCHOFF Improv duo featuring sax and trumpet. First show!

Artist Reception

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Photographer Austin Emerson’s exhibition “Garden of Dreams” will be on view with live music performances. 7 p.m. www.athenscine.com

Event Series Open Mic

Open Mic

Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Hosted by Owen Hunt, this is a traditional show up and go up comedy open mic. Mondays, 9 p.m. (list opens), 9:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.instagram.com/athenscomedy

Gmail Basics

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn how to get started using emails. Registration is required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Open Book Club

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Discuss this month’s book, and enjoy coffee and snacks. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Mystery Book Club

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Jefferson Bass’ novel Carved in Bone. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Athens Photography Guild

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Several guild members will give short talks about their favorite places to photograph in Georgia. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com

Event Series Ballroom and Brews

Ballroom and Brews

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn a new ballroom dance style each month, then dance the night away. Fourth Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. (lesson). 7–9 p.m. (open dance). www.athenticbrewing.com

Historic Oglethorpe Society

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Tom Gresham and Greg Yoder will present their findings on new discoveries about Watson Mill Bridge State Park. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Rabbit Box Storytelling: Birth of a Parent

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

This month’s storytelling theme is “Birth of a Parent” with eight people sharing the path they followed to parenthood. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org

Bone Bag

WUOG 45 Baxter St, Athens, United States

Live in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org

BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones. Swing by the station or tune in to 90.5 FM to hear a live broadcast.

Trepid, Johnny Falloon, Bristoltooth, Spitehound

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

TREPID New local grungegaze.

JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.

BRISTOLTOOTH Indie bedroom pop from Philadelphia.

SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie.

Space Happy: Phil Thomas Katt and The Uncharted Zone

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Attaboy Tapes and Perpetual Doom present a screening of the 2023 feature-length documentary about a group of ragtag artists in Pensacola, FL. 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Event Series LEGO Mania

LEGO Mania

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Film Athens

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Meet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Club Ned Anime Society

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Join club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Domestic Girlfriend” and “Assassination Classroom.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org

Wine Tasting

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Try wines from Italy’s acclaimed wine-growing Piedmont region. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $40. [email protected]

Author Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Dr. Lioba MMoshi will read from her newest book Safari Njema: My Journey from Kilimanjaro to America. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com